I was tempted to just disappear, and that may have been the best choice of action. But I feel that an explanation for my involvement in the number of events on Dreamviews is in order.
First and foremost, this has nothing to do with the number of Staff Resignations lately, nor did my "resignation" have any relation, unlike many of the others, to the events going on within Dreamviews lately, both upfront and behind the scenes. This leave, however, does in part.
To start on the Dreamviews related note. This community is no longer the same community I came to love over the years. Things are changing, but in my eyes much for the worse. I strongly disagree with many things going on here lately, both within the former staff and between the members. I hate to say it, but Dreamviews is no longer a community I wish to be a part of.
However, in relations to my leave of position on staff, I feel it important to note that I was 'gracefully let go.' My loss of position had no relation to Asher or the current events on DV. It was entirely business, at the time. Personal quarrels and disagreements between myself and staff played a large part, but I bear no resentment to those who contributed in my letting go. It should also be known that Asher personally, recently extended his hand to potentially invite me back to the staff. As you can see, this offer is being refused.
There are other reasons for me now taking my leave, good and bad. Such as the fact that things have not been going well as of late. Many may have known about my past family issues that caused me to be absent previously. There was a potential divorce situation, and while they are together again now, things are worse than ever.
Because of this stress, I'd taken to going for very long walks each day. However, I recently stormed out of the house in anger, and was not paying attention when crossing the street. Sparing the needless details, I awoke the next day, cut, bruised and casted. I was told I was extremely lucky, and I don't doubt that for a second. Heh, I've currently gained the nickname "House" because I'm stuck using a cane for the next month or two at least, as well as my general attitude towards things.
On the good side of things, I've been getting a lot more involved in a lot of things here in the real world, including politics. I'm doing work in politics at a few levels, ranging from simple student politics in school, to the municipal level, as well as even beginning helping out at the provincial level. Actually, I'm not quite there yet, but its a work in progress. Its a lot of work, but it feels good, and it gives me an excuse to be out of the house and it makes me happy.
All in all, even if I wanted to stay here on DV, I no longer have the time for it, and I see no reason to even attempt make time. I may pop in from time to time over the coming months and years, and I may sit back and watch DV change from the Anonymity of being a "Guest" user. But I am no longer a part of this community, and so I say Goodbye.
Good luck DV.
